For the 2024-25 school year, there are 42 public schools serving 20,593 students in Bowling Green, KY (there are 7 private schools, serving 1,347 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Bowling Green, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Bowling Green, KY are Potter Gray Elementary School, Drakes Creek Middle School and Plano Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bowling Green, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Bowling Green have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Bowling Green, KY (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Potter Gray Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
610 Wakefield Dr.
Bowling Green, KY 42103
(270) 746-2280
Bowling Green, KY 42103
(270) 746-2280
Grades: K-5
| 424 students
Rank: #22.
Drakes Creek Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
704 Cypress Wood
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 843-0165
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 843-0165
Grades: 7-8
| 729 students
Rank: #33.
Plano Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2650 Plano Rd
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 467-0411
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 467-0411
Grades: PK-6
| 698 students
Rank: #44.
Greenwood High School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5065 Scottsville Road
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 842-3627
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 842-3627
Grades: 9-12
| 1,370 students
Rank: #55.
Rich Pond Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
530 Rich Pond Rd
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 781-9627
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 781-9627
Grades: PK-6
| 876 students
Rank: #66.
Cumberland Trace Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2464 Cumberland Trace Rd
Bowling Green, KY 42103
(270) 781-1356
Bowling Green, KY 42103
(270) 781-1356
Grades: PK-6
| 603 students
Rank: #77.
South Warren Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
295 Rich Pond Road
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 467-7510
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 467-7510
Grades: 7-8
| 772 students
Rank: #88.
W R Mcneill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1800 Creason Drive
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 746-2260
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 746-2260
Grades: K-5
| 439 students
Rank: #99.
South Warren High School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8140 Nashville Rd
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 467-7500
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 467-7500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,494 students
Rank: #1010.
Jody Richards Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2100 Elrod Rd.
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 904-1901
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 904-1901
Grades: PK-6
| 737 students
Rank: #1111.
Rockfield Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7597 Russellville Rd
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 843-8437
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 843-8437
Grades: PK-6
| 612 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Warren County Day Treatment
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
877 Jackson Street
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 904-4131
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 904-4131
Grades: 7-12
| 16 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Warren Regional Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1020 Kentucky St
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 746-7155
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 746-7155
Grades: 6-12
| 8 students
Rank: #1414.
Bowling Green Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
900 Campbell Ln
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 746-2290
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 746-2290
Grades: 6-8
| 963 students
Rank: #1515.
Bowling Green High School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1801 Rockingham Lane
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 746-2300
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 746-2300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,294 students
Rank: #1616.
Briarwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
265 Lovers Ln
Bowling Green, KY 42103
(270) 782-5554
Bowling Green, KY 42103
(270) 782-5554
Grades: PK-6
| 706 students
Rank: #1717.
William H. Natcher Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1434 Cave Mill Rd
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 842-1364
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 842-1364
Grades: PK-6
| 679 students
Rank: #1818.
Warren East Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7031 Louisville Rd
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 843-0181
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 843-0181
Grades: 7-8
| 487 students
Rank: #1919.
Bristow Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6151 Louisville Rd
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 842-1960
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 842-1960
Grades: PK-6
| 651 students
Rank: #2020.
T C Cherry Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Liberty Ave
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 746-2230
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 746-2230
Grades: PK-5
| 428 students
Rank: #2121.
Warren East High School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6867 Louisville Rd
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 781-1277
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 781-1277
Grades: 9-12
| 1,031 students
Rank: #2222.
Lost River Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
450 Modern Way
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 746-0334
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 746-0334
Grades: PK-6
| 794 students
Rank: #2323.
Warren Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
559 Morgantown Rd
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 842-7302
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 842-7302
Grades: 9-12
| 1,021 students
Rank: #2424.
Parker-bennett-curry School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
165 Webb Dr
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 746-2270
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 746-2270
Grades: K-5
| 346 students
Rank: #2525.
Dishman Mcginnis Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
375 Glen Lily Road
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 746-2250
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 746-2250
Grades: K-5
| 430 students
Rank: #2626.
Richardsville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1775 Richardsville Rd
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 777-3232
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 777-3232
Grades: PK-6
| 479 students
Rank: #2727.
Henry F. Moss Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2565 Russellville Rd
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 843-0166
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 843-0166
Grades: 7-8
| 566 students
Rank: #2828.
Jackson Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
877 Jackson Academy St.
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 782-5410
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 782-5410
Grades: 3-12
| 14 students
Rank: #2929.
Beacon Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1022 West Main Street
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 781-5150
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 781-5150
Grades: 6-12
| 191 students
Rank: #3030.
Lighthouse Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
877 Jackson St
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 782-5410
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 782-5410
Grades: 9-12
| 55 students
Rank: #3131.
Jennings Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2617 Russellville Road
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 904-9200
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 904-9200
Grades: PK-6
| 744 students
Rank: #3232.
Geo International High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1808 Loop Drive
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 842-7302
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 842-7302
Grades: 9-12
| 148 students
Rank: #3333.
Warren Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1846 Loop Drive
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 781-2385
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 781-2385
Grades: PK-6
| 695 students
Rank: #3434.
Bowling Green Learning Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
503 Old Morgantown Rd
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 746-2321
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 746-2321
Grades: 6-12
| 44 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bowling Green Technical College
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1845 Loop Drive
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 746-7461
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 746-7461
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
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Bowling Green, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
331 Brookwood Dr
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 782-2756
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 782-2756
Grades: 5-12
| 11 students
Carol Martin Gatton Academy Of Math & Science (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1906 College Heights Blvd, #71
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 745-3605
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 745-3605
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Geo Academy (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
559 Morgantown Rd
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 781-5150
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 781-5150
Grades: 9-12
| 2 students
Group Effort High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
160 River Park Ave
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 901-0902
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 901-0902
Grades: 7-12
| 16 students
Jackson Academy Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
877 Jackson Academy St.
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 467-0293
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 467-0293
Grades: 3-6
| n/a students
Jackson Academy High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
877 Jackson Street
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 467-0293
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 467-0293
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Jackson Academy Middle School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
877 Jackson Street
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 467-0293
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 467-0293
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
1350 Durbin Dr
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 746-2240
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 746-2240
Grades: K-5
| 193 students
Morganville Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
331 Brookwood Dr
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 782-2756
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 782-2756
Grades: 7-12
| 7 students
Virtual Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1211 Center St
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 746-2200
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 746-2200
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Bowling Green, KY?
The top ranked public schools in Bowling Green, KY include Potter Gray Elementary School, Drakes Creek Middle School and Plano Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Bowling Green?
42 public schools are located in Bowling Green.
What percentage of students in Bowling Green go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Bowling Green are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Bowling Green?
Bowling Green public schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Kentucky public schools average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Bowling Green are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Bowling Green include: Henry F. Moss Middle School vs. South Warren Middle School, Bowling Green Junior High School vs. South Warren Middle School, South Warren High School vs. Greenwood High School
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